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Greatness and grit

Greatness and grit

Michigan put on an offensive showcase in its demolition of Arizona, while UConn grinded its way past Illinois. Here's what to know from Saturday's Final Four games. Plus: The Crown's final is set, the Hurricanes get a big player back, Notre Dame's portal exodus continues, and much more.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Focus on the Final Final

Focus on the Final Final

Tommy Lloyd announced Friday that he signed a long-term extension with Arizona, which means (most) everyone can focus on the games. We break down each matchup, highlight essential pregame reading, plus the latest coaching and portal news.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
They said it

They said it

Arizona, UConn, Illinois and Michigan addressed the media hordes on Thursday before the Final Four. What'd they say? Plus: Bidunga enters NBA Draft and portal, NIT and Crown results, UCLA gets a key returners and programs in line for high retention.

Tristan Freeman
Tristan Freeman
Self return

Self return

Bill Self announces he'll return with 'renewed clarity' for a 24th season at Kansas. Plus: Tennessee benefits from early player movement, Murray State's player retention, portal news, coaching carousel upsets, and Tom Izzo's surprising revelation.

Samuel Lance
Samuel Lance
The portal's filling up

The portal's filling up

More than 800 players intend to transfer this summer. We highlight some of the big names from Tuesday. Plus: a handful of program announced players will return, Hall of Fame news for two coaches, the McDonald's All-American game, and the key players for the Final Four.

Sean Paul
Sean Paul
Fantastic four

Fantastic four

What's not to like about this Final Four? From big men to efficient offenses and imposing defenses, here's an early look. Plus: Utah State makes its latest coaching hire, LSU entices head coaches to its staff, two notable portal entrants, and much more.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
'The greatest moment in my life'

'The greatest moment in my life'

UConn completes 19-point Elite Eight comeback against Duke on an all-time shot from freshman Braylon Mullins. Plus: Michigan also reaches Final Four by throttling Tennessee, early Final Four stats and facts, portal updates, Iowa State's good news, coaching news, and more.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Droughts, done

Droughts, done

Arizona's headed to its first Final Four since 2001, while Illinois ended a 21-year drought. We detail what happened in Saturday's Elite Eight games. Plus: latest on NC State coaching search, more coaching news, Kentucky loses its point guard, other portal activity, and previewing today's games.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Four more elites

Four more elites

Duke, UConn advanced to the Elite Eight with a couple of thrilling victories, while Michigan and Tennessee muscled their way into the Midwest final. Plus: Previewing tonight's games, latest coaching news, and all the portal movement to know, including more players staying put.

Samuel Lance
Samuel Lance
Oh so Sweet

Oh so Sweet

Iowa's surprising run continues, while Illinois outlasts Houston. Arizona handles Arkansas and Purdue claims a thriller over Texas. What to know about the Elite Eight. Plus: Previewing Friday's games, latest portal news and the fallout from Will Wade leaving NC State.

Tristan Freeman
Tristan Freeman
Setting up the Sweet 16

Setting up the Sweet 16

Houston vs. Illinois could be the best game of the night, while Arizona and Arkansas seem headed for a track meet. What to watch for in the South and West Regions. Plus: two new notable portal entrants, the NIT Final Four is set, Bill Self says retirement rumors are "b.s." (for now, Will Wade reportedly considering move back to LSU and much more.

Mike Miller
Mike Miller
Blue blood needs new blood

Blue blood needs new blood

North Carolina fires Hubert Davis and will hire outside of Tar Heels family for first time since Dean Smith. Plus: More coaching news, two notable players intend to hit the portal, ranking the Sweet 16's point guards, NIT results, and much more.

Sean Paul
Sean Paul
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